35858 - Portfolio Management Office Advisor - National

Environment Agency; National (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Agency seeks a data- and finance-proficient analyst to join the Benefits, Outcomes and Performance team. You will analyse portfolio finances, monitor performance against KPIs, and develop audience-appropriate visuals to support governance decisions.

You will collaborate with programme teams and Defra Group Finance to improve reporting processes and data storytelling, while responding to policy changes and contributing to team capability development.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and analysing financial information, including forecasts and budgets.
• Proficient data analysis, including collection, cleansing, processing and visualisation of data.
• Proficient with Excel, Power BI and Power Query for reporting and insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyse portfolio level finances from various sources to identify trends, risks, and issues.
• Monitor portfolio performance against key performance indicators and targets.
• Develop informative charts and visuals following data visualisation best practice.
• Present insights to governance boards to enable informed decision-making.
• Lead and collaborate with programme teams and finance to improve reporting processes.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and development of the team’s capabilities.
• Respond to policy changes and adapt business processes as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Storytelling with data

Self-management

Communication & influencing

Adaptability

Analytical problem-solving

Project/Portfolio management awareness

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

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We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.

You will be part of the national Benefits, Outcomes and Performance team within the Portfolio Reporting Insights department in FCRM. You will provide insights and analysis to governance boards and key stakeholders on the progress of the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Investment Portfolio.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• 1. Analyse portfolio level finances from a variety of sources and systems to identify trends, risks, and issues
• 2. Monitor portfolio performance against key performance indicators and targets
• 3. Develop informative charts and visuals that are audience-appropriate and follow data visualisation best practice
• 4. Present insights and evidence to governance boards to enable informed decision making
• 5. Lead, engage, and collaborate with programme teams and Defra Group Finance to improve processes and business intelligence reporting
• 6. Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation, and development of the team’s capabilities
• 7. Respond to policy changes and develop and adapt business processes

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.

The team

The Benefits, Outcomes & Performance Team is part of the Portfolio Reporting and Insights department that provides clear, accurate and timely reporting to support the management of the FCRM Investment Programme. The team delivers actionable insights, identifies risks and opportunities and ensures alignment with corporate priorities. Through reporting, analysis and evidence based recommendations, we enable senior stakeholders and delivery teams to improve delivery performance, maximise value and maintain accountability across the programme.

The role is diverse, challenging, fast-paced and changeable. Analytical skills, initiative, prioritisation, building relationships, time management are central. Effective communication skills, showing empathy and understanding of your audience is essential.

• Essential:-Experience interpreting and analysing financial information, including forecasts and budgets
• -Proficient in data analysis, including the collection, cleansing, processing and visualisation of data
• -Proficient in the useofanalysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query
• -Able to use data to tell a story and support informed decision-making
• -Able to manage yourself and deliver; highly motivated, organised, resilient
• -Strong influencing and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• -Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a changing environment
• -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• -An awareness of project, programme and portfolio management principles and methodologies